Davitts U-16’s produced a stunning display to defeat Hollymount-Carramore by 4-12 to 2-7 in the County Division 4 League final in McHale Park on Friday evening. A splendid goal cleverly scored by Shane Treacy in the 3rd minute put Davitts on their way and some tremendous point taking by man of the match Padraig Mangan, Davitts inspirational captain, and two further goals by Evan Ronayne and Jack Rodgers had Davitts ahead by 3-6 to 1-5 at half time.

Davits extended their lead with second half points from Gerald Griffin, Cathal Hennelly, Mikey Devane, Evan Ronayne and Padraig Mangan and Ronayne’s second goal, a delightful chip, with fifteen minutes remaining effectively finished the game as a contest. Hollymount-Carramore battled bravely to the end as Davitts took their foot off the pedal but there was only going to be one winner.

Thomas Monaghan was a capable goalkeeper while Dylan Keadin and Dylan Higgins were excellent as usual in front of him. Michael Mangan marshalled the defence very well at centre back flanked by the tight marking Denis Og Fahy and Seanie Burke who attacked at every opportunity. Padraig Mangan (0-6) and Jack Rodgers (1-1) were superb at midfield throughout.

In attack Cathal Hennelly (0-1), Mikey Devane (0-1), Gerald Griffin (0-1) and Shane Treacy (1-0) worked tremendously hard for the team while Evan Ronayne was top scorer with 2-2 after playing another starring role. Jamie Mullee, Richie O Connor and Kieran Waldron were introduced in the second half and they played their part in this win while the other panellists include Caolan Mullee, Christopher Ryan, Francis Griffin, Lorcan Diskin and Conor Macken.

Well done to the team management of JP Kirrane, Liam Griffin and Joe Mangan who have put so much work into this team.

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Tickets for the club and county board can still be purchased for €100. As well as being in the draw for high value prizes, the ticket the purchaser will receive four €10 vouchers for:

1) Healthwest Ballindine

2) Vaughan Shoes Ballinrobe

3) Supermacs

4) Mc William Park Claremorris Lunch voucher

In addition, €90 of every ticket sold will go to Davitts GAA Club. Any queries contact R. Kirrane, S. Higgins, T. Ronayne, L. Nyland or L. Prendergast. Your support is greatly appreciated.

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Davitts U-16 team take on neighbours Hollymount-Carramore in the County League Division 4 Final in McHale Park, Castlebar on Friday evening, June 29th, at 8pm. Please support this fine team.

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Davitts minor team had a fine 3-9 to 1-9 victory away to Balla in the county Division 3 League Semi Final on Wednesday evening. In a terrific all round team display Davitts always held the upper hand and went in 1-6 to 0-4 ahead at half time, the goal coming via Thomas Waldron in the 20th minute.

Balla came storming back into the game and had narrowed the gap to just two points when Andrew Peters goaled superbly in the 12th minute, after a brilliant Gearoid Lyons pass. Peters scored the third goal ten minutes later to put seven between the sides and it was always going to be a Davitts victory when goalie Michael Mangan made a spectacular save from a Balla penalty in the closing minutes.

Mangan had a fine game in goals and in front of him, Donal Ronayne and the excellent Brian Clarke defended stoutly. Team captain Cathal Higgins led by example at centre back ably assisted by John Macken, Gerard McWalter and sub Padraig Mangan. Sean Waldron and William Freeley worked tirelessly at midfield. In a fluid attack, Andrew Peters, Gearoid Lyons, Thomas Waldron, Liam Noone, Michael Clarke and sub Matthew Trench linked superbly.

Davitts team: Michael Mangan, Brian Clarke, John Macken, Cathal Higgins, Gerard McWalter, William Freeley, Sean Waldron, Michael Clarke, Gearoid Lyons (0-2), Andrew Peters (2-0), Thomas Waldron (1-1), Liam Noone (0-6). Subs used: Padraig Mangan, Matthew Trench.

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Davitts GAA Club would like to wish the “Davettes”, Ailis Ronayne, Aisling O Connor and Rebecca Waldron the best of luck on Saturday (June 30th) when they represent Mayo U-14’s in the All Ireland ‘A’ LFC Final against Cork in Birr at 4pm. All three are outstanding footballers and it’s a great reflection on the progress that Davitts Ladies Club has made recently to have such a strong representation in the squad. Hopefully everything goes well for the girls.

On Sunday, all roads will lead to Clogher, as the Senior team go to battle with County Senior Champions Ballintubber in the Senior Championship. Ballintubber are an outstanding team, full of star players, but Davitts will not fear them. When the two sides met a few weeks ago in a league game at the same venue, Ballintubber won by four points (2-12 to 1-11), in a very entertaining game. Davitts will have to play to their full potential to pull off what would be regarded as a huge shock. Best of luck lads.

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Davitts qualified for the County U-16 Division 4 League Final with a resounding 1-15 to 0-3 victory over Louisburgh in Ballindine on Saturday. Davitts dominated this game from start to finish and raced into a 0-10 to 0-0 lead at half time after playing with the assistance of the tricky wind. The homeside never took their foot off the pedal and the games only goal came 5 minutes into the second half. Jack Rodgers started off a move in his own backline that involved Mikey Devane, Seanie Burke and Cathal Hennelly, before the outstanding Evan Ronayne goaled superbly to effectively finish the game as a contest.

Thomas Monaghan was very reliable in goals and dealt well with anything that came his way while in front of him the two Dylans, Higgins and Keadin, were absolutely superb from start to finish. Seanie Burke, Michael Mangan and Denis Og Fahy formed a tremendous halfbackline while Padraig Mangan and Jack Rodgers controlled the midfield area throughout. The movement in the forwardline was excellent as Mikey Devane, Cathal Hennelly, Evan Ronayne, Shane Treacy and sub Jamie Mullee all impressed while Gerald Griffin gave a man of the match performance.

Davitts team: Thomas Monaghan, Dylan Keadin, Dylan Higgins, Seanie Burke (0-1), Michael Mangan, Denis Og Fahy, Padraig Mangan (0-2), Jack Rodgers, Mikey Devane (0-1), Cathal Hennelly (0-4), Evan Ronayne (1-5), Gerald Griffin (0-1), Shane Treacy. Subs used: Jamie Mullee (0-1), Ciaran Waldron and Francis Griffin.

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